And the Nominees Are . . .

This year’s Academy Award nominees include Jennifer Lawrence, Anne Hathaway, Daniel Day-Lewis, and more—all campaigning from now until February 19 (the date voting closes) for the chance to take home a statue. Ahead of the ceremony, check out images of this year’s lucky 20 performers in the four acting categories, many culled from the pages of Vanity Fair. (And to the honorees: best of luck!)

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Amy Adams, nominated for best actress in a supporting role for The Master.

Photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott for the November 2008 cover.